Kirstin from NH

There is a golf course nearby the school and in the winter it has a great sledding hill for students who feel like acting like kids again.

Bang for the buck

Overall tuition is difficult for some students afford, but the school does their best at providing financial aid.

What to do for fun

On campus, there is not a ton of things to do all the time. Sports games are well attended, there is usually a winter or spring semi-formal at locations in the Boston area, Spring Weekend is a big hit for many students. Going into Boston or other areas around Boston is popular among many students who are looking for things to do at night or on the weekend.

Food and Dining

Definitely getting better over the past few years. There is a bit more variety a the cafeteria, and a downstairs cafe for additional meal options.

Dorm Life

Dorm life could be better, but the newer dorms are fairly nice. Every building has it's own flaws.

Academic Rigor

MIC is good with providing the courses needed for students to excel in their major. However, they have recently been over-accepting students into some competitive majors that make it difficult for teachers to provide a fair game for all students.

Tips for prospective students

This school is a great choice for students looking to major in Veterinary Technology, Dental Hygiene, Fashion Design, or Funeral Home Management - they provide wonderful hands on learning that really help you to decide if that career path is for you. For other basic majors, MIC is a good back up school, but there is probably a more affordable school out there. There are also several international travel courses available, assisted by partial scholarships, that will provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

In three sentences

Great school for career based experience, especially for Vet Tech and Dental Hygiene students. Moderately affordable, not the cheapest though. Student to faculty ratio is good, so students are not just a number.

Rachael from Lowell, MA

05/28/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

You will meet plenty of new friends on campus in no time so hanging around with friends and taking trips around Newton or even to Boston is always an option. I personally enjoy the pool table on campus and there is a foosball table as well. They offer a list of clubs to join as well that offer some entertaining experiences, for example, the outdoors club takes rock climbing trips and ski trips every so often.

Food and Dining

There are always many different options offered for meals and those who live on campus have a meal plan. What I find strange though, is that there isn't a single meal plan that offers three meal a day. There is also a convenience store like area for those who like a late night snack.

Dorm Life

Most Freshmen end up in Wingate for the first year, which in my opinion aren't very large compared to the other dorms offered on campus. Once you are out of Wingate though, dorm life starts to get better with more space to spread out your personal life. There are academic intensive dorms offered to those who like to live in a quiet space.

Academic Rigor

The course material can be difficult to absorb sometimes but class sizes are generally small so it makes it easier to get the individualized attention needed from the professor to stay on top of your studies. Course work is challenging enough to keep the student interested while building on their own personal knowledge of the subject.

Tips for prospective students

Try not to get so absorbed in social life that you forget why you're there in the first place, to work hard and gain the knowledge needed for your future career. Don't let living in a dorm with a stranger freak you out, if you don't get along you can always switch but for the most part everyone tends to act in a respectable manner.

In three sentences

Mount Ida College presents a hands on, individualized learning experience for students. They offer a wide range of opportunities for students to learn more and gain experience in their fields of interest, as well as possible future job offers through job fairs. They also offer a lot of on campus activities like yoga class and a designated gym center.

Kourtney from MILAN, NH

Being a privet school Mount Ida is slightly more expensive that some other public schools but the classes are small and the professors care about their students.

What to do for fun

There is always an activity planned on campus.

Food and Dining

Brand new buffet style dinning hall and a cafe on the first floor. You can always find something to eat. They are always asking what the students want to eat as well. Very accommodating to different diets and needs.

Dorm Life

I do not live in a dorm.

Academic Rigor

The vet tech program is very challenging, but some days I feel like I can conquer anything they throw at me and others I do not know how I am going to make it through. I believe this will make me better suited for the work force after I graduate.

Tips for prospective students

Study hard and do not be afraid of being your self this is a small school and we care about each other.

In three sentences

The Vet tech program is amazing. we get to mix our general course work with our major classes through out the three years, and this keeps the work load a bit lighter and keeps you engaged because you are spending time right from the beginning on courses that really matter to your career.

Elle

Campus safety is very dependable and reliable and will assist you whenever they are called upon.

Greek Life

We do not have greek life at Mount Ida College

Clubs and Activities

There are many clubs on campus that can cater to almost anyone. If there isn't anything that interests you, you can start your own club!

Great for these types of students

Anyone looking to further their education but doesn't want to attend a big school.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There is a morgue on campus because we have a funeral services major.

Bang for the buck

Mount Ida is a very expensive school to go to and I sometimes believe that the price is too high for the services provided.

What to do for fun

Mount Ida college is located in Newton, Ma which is about 10 minutes from the T, which is how you get to Boston. Many students go into Boston on the weekends and there is always stuff to do. On campus, there are athletic games, movie nights, game nights, and clubs to join.

Food and Dining

The cafeteria food at Mount Ida has long been complained about. However, there have been talks about renovating the cafeteria for the fall 2013 school year.

Dorm Life

Life in the dorm is all what you make of it. The Freshman dorms are very small and all the residence halls are very old with the exception of the new Upperclassmen building named New Hall.

Academic Rigor

This depends on your major. The Vet tech, Dental hygiene, and funeral services majors have very rigorous class schedules. The other majors aren't as rigorous, but still are very good majors that can lead to good jobs.

Tips for prospective students

The best tip would be to keep an open mind and don't be afraid to get involved. If you are not involved in a club, sport, or organization, you will most likely be very bored.

In three sentences

Mount Ida College is a very small college with a beautiful campus. It is an older college that needs a little bit of work but has tremendous opportunity to be great. Small class sizes and knowledgable professors make it a great learning experience.

Meg

Our public safety department is good and has you check in guests at the gate of the campus. They have you sign up for an alert system that will contact you by phone or email if there is an emergency.

Clubs and Activities

I play on a sports team here and the coaches are great about putting academics before sports. The activities here are great, like Bingo nights, dances, comedians, performances, talent shows, karaoke, etc.

What to do for fun

There are always activities going on here like games, performances, and guest speakers or comedians. There are also sports events on campus to show your school spirit and to support your fellow students.

Food and Dining

I enjoy the food here. We have a cafeteria that is buffet style where we have a choice of 3 hot lunches, a sandwich station, soup and salad stations, and an ice cream machine. There are always a various amount of choices to choose from in the caf. There is also another food place that students can go when the caf is closed that serves more fried and grilled food.

Dorm Life

There are several dorms that students can live in. There is a freshman dorm, which is attached to the cafeteria. There are also different dorms that have a suite set up with two bathrooms for six rooms. There is also an upper classmen dorm which is a new building that has air conditioning. I enjoy living here very much because there is always something going on like activities and sports games.

Academic Rigor

Mount Ida College is a great school if you're looking for small class sizes and individualized attention. To succeed at Mount Ida, you simply just need to do your work, study, and go to class. The professors always have time to either talk with you after class or set up an appointment to speak with you if you're having any issues.

Tips for prospective students

Mount Ida should be the school for you if you are looking for majors such as Dental Hygiene, Vet Tech, Fashion Merchandizing, Interior Design, or Funeral Home Management. Those are the majors it is known for and graduates of Mount Ida college have one of the highest employment rates when they graduate from here.

In three sentences

Mount Ida College is a very diverse college that welcomes students seeking various majors. It is a beautiful, small campus where you tend to know of most of the majority of the staff and students. I would give Mount Ida a great rating because in these small class settings, your professors know who you are and you get individualized attention.

Kayla from Billerica, MA

Mount Ida is very safe! After 6 P.M and on weekends, public safety is right at the front gate making sure everyone who comes through is a student or staff there.

Great for these types of students

Who likes to not walk a mile to get to places around campus, and want to be recognized as a student and not just a person. The professors truly care about you.

What to do for fun

They have dances that students can go to almost every weekend. You also are allowed to bring guests at a low fee!

Food and Dining

The food at Mount Ida is pretty good.

Dorm Life

I am a commuter, but I have heard people have a great experience

Academic Rigor

The professors at Mount Ida truly do care about you and teach you to the best of their abilities. Some courses are more challenging than others but overall, Mount Ida professors push you to do things they know you can do.

Tips for prospective students

As you move into your freshman year, don't slack off. Try your best because you're paying for a college degree, not to party!

In three sentences

I love going to Mount Ida. It is such a small campus that everyone cares about each other. I would definitely recommend Mount Ida to all prospective students!

Matthew from RUTLAND, MA

mount ida is located in a very safe area in newton. we have campus security that are always around and available for any students in need or with needs.

Greek Life

there is no greek life on campus here.

Clubs and Activities

i am part of student government, orientation leader, resident advisor program. there are many other activities and clubs that you can belong to.

Great for these types of students

mount ida is a great school for the quieter, followers and those with some learning issues. they have a great learning opportunity program that helps student with many of their learning needs.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

mount ida is a small school and has many buildings that hold memories that are dear to many because they are part of the original college.

Bang for the buck

for me mount ida is a great deal for the money. i do try the best i can with my grades hoping that i can get more grants and scholarships to help out my mother with the financial part of my schooling.

What to do for fun

for fun here at mount ida there are many things to do. many group activities to participate in and also many leadership opportunites available.

Food and Dining

the food and dining program at mount ida is outstanding. my friends and family who visit rave about the food quality and variety.

Dorm Life

this year i am a resident adviser and have found it quite a challenge learning to deal with people and their different personalities and issues.

Academic Rigor

i believe that i am extremely challenged by the academic programs that mount ida has to offer. i have amazed myself and others with all of the different activities, group, programs and work that i have in my schedule and handle on a day to day basis

Tips for prospective students

mount ida has lots of different types of career opportunities. learning programs, sports and leadership challenges as well.

In three sentences

mount ida is a great school. i have made lots of friends and have learned many new things. i know have great leadership abilities that i did not have before.

Nancy from East Taunton, MA

This school is great for design, vet tech, funeral service and dental majors. This school offers the best education for these majors.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure this school is right for you,and leaving home isn't always as fun as you think it is, consider choosing a school closer to home just in case your not happy living here. Good Luck in your college search.

Bang for the buck

This school is more expensive than others but overall what you learn in the end is worth it.

Am enjoying being here

I love my major but moving away from home is a big step, I would love if I could commute.

Am learning a lot

This school has amazing professors that work in the profession they are teaching. They offer great insight and I have learned so much so far.

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